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Algood, TN
City in Putnam County, Tennessee.
Population
4,036
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
987
ZIP codes
0
Algood and its ZIP codes
Algood at a glance
- Algood is about 5.8 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $42,359 a year, 39% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,300 (34% below Tennessee) and median rent is $817 a month.
Local data for Algood, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Algood, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,359
Poverty rate
32.9%
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (590), Puerto Ricans (433), French Americans (237).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Putnam County. PPP loans are for Algood.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,316
39,901 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$553M
FY 2026, $6,929 per person
How people get to work
Algood, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.5%
- Carpooled20.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Algood, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
606
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
62
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
60.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Algood, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
18.4%
U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Algood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CookevilleCity | 5.9 mi | 35.8 |
| Dodson BranchCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 11.1 |
| MontereyTown | 11 mi | 3 |
| BaxterTown | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| HilhamCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| LivingstonTown | 15 mi | 6.5 |
| GainesboroTown | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| MaylandCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| SpartaCity | 18 mi | 6.7 |
| Bon AirCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2 |
| Pleasant HillTown | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| CelinaCity | 24 mi | 1.8 |
| DoyleTown | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| ClarkrangeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 10.2 |
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.3 |
| GrimsleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 10.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Algood, TN in?
- Algood is in Putnam County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Algood, TN?
- About 4,036 people live in Algood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Algood?
- Nearby places include Cookeville (5.9 mi), Dodson Branch (9.5 mi), Monterey (11 mi), Baxter (11 mi), Hilham (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023